Ministry of Clouds

Bernice Ong and Julian Forwood are the duo behind Ministry of Clouds.A partnership in every sense of the word, and with an experience in the wine industry working for renowned Australian wineries the likes of Wirra Wirra, Woodstock, Mountadam, Yalumba and Moët Hennessy, in 2012 the pair decided to take fate into their own hands.

An idea conceived with the support of extraordinary friends saw the pair leave their jobs and chance fate on a beguiling, exhilarating obsession that would take them from McLaren Vale for their reds, to Clare and Tasmania for their whites.
An entity of opposites – methodical and organic, thoughtful and brash, East and West, yin to yang – this is an amalgam of style and soul, and the reflection of a shared vision for the future.

McLaren Vale is their heartland, where their reds are made with grapes from their own 11ha plot and other carefully selected, often ancient vines. They favour a modern take on classic styles and meticulous attention to detail. Through their wines, they celebrate those growers who persisted while others begged them to turn their land to other pursuits.

Ministry of Clouds Tempranillo Grenache 2024 - 6 Pack
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- Ministry of Clouds Tempranillo Grenache 2024 - 6 Pack
  
  This wine is a blend of Tempranillo from elevated sites in Blewitt Springs, the McLaren Foothills, and the Onkaparinga Ridge, combined with old-vine Grenache from vineyards over 100 years old. Seventeen small ferments were hand-harvested over six weeks, with whole-bunch inclusion from 0–100%, wild-fermented in open vessels, and extended skin...
  
  ~~$222.00~~ $183.00
Ministry of Clouds McLaren Vale Shiraz 2024 - 6 Pack
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- Ministry of Clouds McLaren Vale Shiraz 2024 - 6 Pack
  
  The wine combines two picks from the Onkaparinga Rocks vineyard with three from dry-grown Blewitt Springs sites. Whole-bunch inclusion ranged from 0–60%, averaging 18%, and all twelve ferments were wild, hand-plunged or gently pumped over, with skin contact from 4–25 weeks. After pressing, the wine matured seven months in a...
  
  ~~$213.00~~ $183.00
Ministry of Clouds McLaren Vale Rose 2025
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- Ministry of Clouds McLaren Vale Rose 2025
  
  Ministry of Clouds has long admired how a pale pink, crisp, dry, and aromatic Rosé complements both the pan-Asian dishes served in their home and the warm climate of their country. This Rosé leans toward the drier end of the spectrum, offering a delicate, aromatic blend of strawberries, pink lady...
  
  $36.00
Ministry of Clouds Kintsugi GMS 2022
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- Ministry of Clouds Kintsugi GMS 2022
  
  The 2022 Ministry of Clouds “Kintsugi” GMS is a beautifully composed Southern Rhône-inspired blend, crafted from the winery’s finest parcels of old vine fruit. Named after the Japanese art of “golden joinery,” the wine reflects the philosophy that the whole can become greater than the sum of its parts through...
  
  $92.00
Ministry Of Clouds McLaren Vale Picpoul 2025
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- Ministry Of Clouds McLaren Vale Picpoul 2025
  
  The 2025 Ministry of Clouds Picpoul is a bright and refreshing expression of this ancient Mediterranean white variety, celebrated for its vibrant acidity and naturally maritime character. Often referred to as “Lip Stinger” in France, Picpoul thrives in warm climates while retaining remarkable freshness, making it an ideal wine for...
  
  $42.00
Ministry of Clouds Shiraz 2024
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- Ministry of Clouds Shiraz 2024
  
  The 2024 Ministry of Clouds Shiraz is an exercise in "slender power," representing a modern, detail-oriented shift for McLaren Vale Shiraz. It is crafted from a blend of two distinct sub-regions: the deep sands of Blewitt Springs, which contribute perfume and brightness, and the shallow bedrock of the Onkaparinga Rocks...
  
  $37.00
Ministry of Clouds Tempranillo Grenache 2024
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- Ministry of Clouds Tempranillo Grenache 2024
  
  Drawing on the heritage of San Sebastian’s pinchos bars, the 2024 Ministry of Clouds Tempranillo Grenache is crafted as a contemporary and versatile "restaurant red" for the Australian table. This release is a blend of 74% Tempranillo and 26% Grenache, sourced from cool-climate sites across Blewitt Springs, the McLaren Foothills,...
  
  $37.00
Ministry of Clouds Spice Garden Grenache 2024 - 6 Pack
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- Ministry of Clouds Spice Garden Grenache 2024 - 6 Pack
  
  More than any other variety planted in McLaren Vale, Grenache tastes of the place from which it is grown. With this in mind, we created a pair of single site Grenaches, hoping to capture the unique terroir of each sub-region.
  
  ~~$469.00~~ $401.00
Ministry of Clouds McLaren Vale Picpoul 2025 - 6 Pack
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- Ministry of Clouds McLaren Vale Picpoul 2025 - 6 Pack
  
  This wine is made entirely from estate-grown Picpoul planted in the ancient Onkaparinga Rocks of The Chase vineyard, a high, rocky site overlooking McLaren Vale that naturally limits yield and concentrates flavour. Careful vineyard work ensured even ripening before hand harvesting. The fruit was whole-bunch pressed and wild fermented in...
  
  ~~$234.00~~ $201.00
Ministry of Clouds McLaren Vale Mataro 2021 - 6 Pack
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- Ministry of Clouds McLaren Vale Mataro 2021 - 6 Pack
  
  This Mataro is grown in the sandy, east-facing hills of Blewitt Springs, where McLaren Vale’s coastal, Mediterranean climate favours aromatic lift and fine structure. Dry-grown, low-yielding vines planted in deep wind-blown sands produce small, thick-skinned berries. The fruit was hand harvested, lightly de-stemmed to retain whole berries, cold soaked for...
  
  ~~$245.00~~ $209.00
Ministry of Clouds McLaren Vale Grenache 2024 - 6 Pack
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- Ministry of Clouds McLaren Vale Grenache 2024 - 6 Pack
  
  This wine is drawn from five very old bush-vine Grenache vineyards, hand harvested over six pick dates across three weeks to build layered complexity. Four neighbouring Blewitt Springs sites planted between 1930 and 1952 contribute 49% of the blend, with the remainder from the oldest block of the Smart vineyard...
  
  ~~$298.00~~ $255.00